The Great
Hiller - Wow. Unbelievable game from him. It's a shame we wasted it.
The Good
Gaudreau - He played well, created space but needs to shoot more. I think Hartley needs to double shift him here and there if he can handle it and get him on some uneven match ups. Johnny could walk around a lot of the Canucks bottom 6 if he got the chance more often.
Backlund - Played well but man he keeps shooting it from crap areas. He was great at creating space for himself and gaining the zone but his shots were pretty weak and usually right at the goalie.
The Bad
Everyone else. Bennett started off great but than that whole line fell off the map after the 1st period. The top line was getting worked by the Sedins so Hartley needs to keep them away.
Disappointing game and really deflated some confidence out of me personally. To get owned like that in the playoffs is never good and now the Canucks have hope after a performance like that. At least we're still firmly in control and it sounds like the team is still confident so hopefully they come out flying tomorrow and pot a few early again.
Bad games will happen along the way so I'm not too worried. Go Flames Go!
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